Graduate Guitar

Graduate Guitar

As a student in the graduate guitar program at University of North Carolina School
of the Arts, you will build the foundations for a professional life in the world of
music. You will be surrounded by a thriving community of musicians, where you can
rise to your full potential, achieve your musical goals and express your artistic
voice.

Master of Music

You will be part of a graduate guitar program that nurtures your passion for your
instrument and prepares you for a life as a professional musician. As a graduate student,
you will participate in all departmental juries and perform two recitals, one in Year
One and a second in Year Two. In addition to private lessons and master classes, you
will take Career Strategies courses that strengthen skills needed in the professional
world, like those for auditions, entrepreneurship, recording and portfolio preparation.
You will also complete courses in guitar pedagogy projects to prepare you for the
possibility of teaching, including the creation of lesson plans and course syllabi.

You may also choose to apply to theChrysalis Chamber Music Institute, either as an individual musician or as part of an ensemble. This unique graduate
program is dedicated to the development of outstanding chamber musicians. It features
regular coachings from artist-faculty and guest chamber ensembles, an annual coaching
with theChamber Music Society of Lincoln Centerfor select groups, touring and performance opportunities, professional recording sessions
and more.

Professional Artist Certificate

If you already have a graduate degree, you may also choose to pursue a Professional
Artist Certificate. This post-master’s program is designed to advance your career
potential as a young professional guitarist. If you are interested in independent
studies offered through this program, you are encouraged to propose a one or two-year
course of study that is tailored to your interests and experience.

Careers

UNCSA graduates consistently rank among the most successful guitarists in the country,
earning prizes in guitar competitions, appearing on international concert stages and
serving as teachers in higher education and community schools.